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Finding the Third Proportional to 340,067 and 744,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 340,067 and 744,772 is: 1,631,106.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    340,067 : 744,772 = 744,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    340,067/744,772 = 744,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    340,067x = 744,772 × 744,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    340,067x = 554,685,331,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,685,331,984/340,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,631,106.02

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